Stranraer vs Forfar Athletic preview - Aitken swells Stranraer's party

Stranraer have Chris Aitken available after a two-match suspension as they look to come back from a 3-0 first-leg defeat against Forfar.

Frank McKeown, Craig Pettigrew and Craig Malcolm, who have all been carrying injuries, are fit enough to be in manager Stephen Aitken's plans, however Grant Gallagher remains out with a knee injury .

Manager Aitken said: "We have given ourselves a mountain to climb after a poor performance on Wednesday. However, we are not out.

"We have a team that can score goals and it is not beyond us to turn this around, although we recognise that it will be difficult against a good Forfar side."

Forfar are missing Stuart Malcolm through suspension, however Michael Dunlop returns from a ban, with Dale Hilson back in the Station Park ranks after a knock.

Mark Baxter is out with an ankle injury but Chris Templeman has been passed fit after picking up a knock in the first leg.

Manager Dick Campbell said: "We played really well and have put ourselves into a great position at the halfway point but it is also an interesting position in terms of what we do next.

"Stranraer have to come out and have a go and we either need to meet fire with fire or try and hold onto what we have."